r/Infosec
ActiveInformation Security
Information security (InfoSec) is the practice of protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It encompasses a broad range of measures, both physical and digital, designed to safeguard information and information systems. The core principles of information security are confidentiality, integrity, and availability (the CIA triad).
Members
28,025
as of February 2025
Last post
today
September 27, 2026
Posts (30 days)
100+
Created
2008
August 20, 2008
Total posts
3.3K
archived
Total comments
2.4K
archived
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Frequently asked questions about r/Infosec
How many members does r/Infosec have?
r/Infosec had 28,025 members as of February 2025, the most recent archive crawl of its subscriber count.
Is r/Infosec dead?
No. r/Infosec is active — the most recent post was today, with 100+ posts in the last 30 days.
When was r/Infosec created?
r/Infosec was created on August 20, 2008.
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